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The '''[[Wikipedia:Gladius|Gladius]]''' is a sword used by the ancient Romans. It is a prime example of a standard collectible [[Sword|sword]]. It was the first standard-length sword found in ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'' (and thereby its weakest), but in later games grew in relative strength to other historical swords. In ''[[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]]'', it instead became Alucard's strongest historical sword.
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The '''[[wikipedia:Gladius|Gladius]]''' is a sword used by the ancient Romans. It is a prime example of a standard collectible [[Sword|sword]]. It was the first standard-length sword found in ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'' (and thereby its weakest), but in later games grew in relative strength to other historical swords. In ''[[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]]'', it instead became Alucard's strongest historical sword.
   
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==Game specific information==
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==Appearance in ''Symphony of the Night''==
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The Gladius is the first decent sword encountered by Alucard. It is earned by defeating the first [[Doppelganger|Doppleganger]] and replaces the [[Short Sword]]. It is stronger and thankfully longer than this sword. This will be his best standard sword until he finds the [[Scimitar]] (the next strongest sword) by fighting [[Scylla]] in the [[Underground Caverns]] or the [[Cutlass]] (even stronger) by defeating the [[Hippogryph]] at the end of the [[Royal Chapel]] (or is dropped). Both of these swords are otherwise identical to the Gladius.
  
The Gladius is the first decent sword encountered by Alucard. It is earned by defeating the first [[Doppelganger|Doppleganger]] and replaces the [[Short Sword]]. It is stronger and thankfully longer than this sword. This will be his best standard sword until he finds the [[Scimitar]] (the next strongest sword) by fighting [[Scylla]] in the [[Underground Caverns]] or the [[Cutlass]] (even stronger) by defeating the [[Hippogryph]] at the end of the [[Royal Chapel]] (or is dropped). Both of these swords are otherwise identical to the Gladius.
   
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==Appearance in ''Aria of Sorrow''==
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The Gladius is again a decent sword in ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]'' for the early portion of the game. It attacks in much the same way it did in Symphony of the Night (using horizontal slashes). It is the strongest historical sword of its class, being somewhat stronger than the similar [[Bastard Sword]] and can be obtained as soon as you save $1,800 and find [[Hammer]]'s shop. It is outclassed by the the legendary sword named [[Gram]] though, which can be purchased after defeating the [[Headhunter]]. You can get it for free by getting a [[Manticore]] to drop one. It can be encountered as a boss in [[Chapel]] and as a normal enemy in the [[Floating Garden]]. Its swing motion color is gray.
  
The Gladius is again a decent sword in ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]'' for the early portion of the game. It attacks in much the same way it did in Symphony of the Night (using horizontal slashes). It is the strongest historical sword of its class, being somewhat stronger than the similar [[Bastard Sword]] and can be obtained as soon as you save $1,800 and find [[Hammer]]'s shop. It is outclassed by the the legendary sword named [[Gram]] though, which can be purchased after defeating the [[Headhunter]]. You can get it for free by getting a [[Manticore]] to drop one. It can be encountered as a boss in [[Chapel]] and as a normal enemy in the [[Floating Garden]]. Its swing motion color is gray.
   
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The Gladius is a pretty good weapon. Despite being a Roman short sword, it actually appears longer than a [[Long Sword]] (and also slightly stronger) in the game. It is the fourth most powerful standard sword after the Long Sword. All swords that have special elemental effects are stronger than it, and none of the swords weaker than it have special elemental effects. Using this weapon also gives a small defense boost. Its [[Critical Art]] is the standard dash-attack.
  
The Gladius is a pretty good weapon. Despite being a Roman short sword, it actually appears longer than a [[Long Sword]] (and also slightly stronger) in the game. It is the fourth most powerful standard sword after the Long Sword. All swords that have special elemental effects are stronger than it, and none of the swords weaker than it have special elemental effects. Using this weapon also gives a small defense boost. Its [[Critical Art]] is the standard dash-attack.
   
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SOTN Gladius.gif|'''Gladius''' from ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night|Symphony of the Night]]''
  
SOTN Gladius.gif|'''Gladius''' from ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night|Symphony of the Night]]''
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POR Gladius.gif|'''Gladius''' from '''[[Portrait of Ruin]]'''
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POR Gladius.gif|'''Gladius''' from ''[[Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin|Portrait of Ruin]]''
 
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The Gladius is a sword used by the ancient Romans. It is a prime example of a standard collectible sword. It was the first standard-length sword found in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (and thereby its weakest), but in later games grew in relative strength to other historical swords. In Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, it instead became Alucard's strongest historical sword.

Game specific information

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

The Gladius is the first decent sword encountered by Alucard. It is earned by defeating the first Doppleganger and replaces the Short Sword. It is stronger and thankfully longer than this sword. This will be his best standard sword until he finds the Scimitar (the next strongest sword) by fighting Scylla in the Underground Caverns or the Cutlass (even stronger) by defeating the Hippogryph at the end of the Royal Chapel (or is dropped). Both of these swords are otherwise identical to the Gladius.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

The Gladius is again a decent sword in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow for the early portion of the game. It attacks in much the same way it did in Symphony of the Night (using horizontal slashes). It is the strongest historical sword of its class, being somewhat stronger than the similar Bastard Sword and can be obtained as soon as you save $1,800 and find Hammer's shop. It is outclassed by the the legendary sword named Gram though, which can be purchased after defeating the Headhunter. You can get it for free by getting a Manticore to drop one. It can be encountered as a boss in Chapel and as a normal enemy in the Floating Garden. Its swing motion color is gray.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

The Gladius is a pretty good weapon. Despite being a Roman short sword, it actually appears longer than a Long Sword (and also slightly stronger) in the game. It is the fourth most powerful standard sword after the Long Sword. All swords that have special elemental effects are stronger than it, and none of the swords weaker than it have special elemental effects. Using this weapon also gives a small defense boost. Its Critical Art is the standard dash-attack.

Item Data

Item Data: Gladius
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description 		Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Gladius Icon Gladius (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Sword - Alucard 		[edit]
Sword of ancient Rome
Japan Ancient Roman sword 		Attrib: Cut
 ATT +3
 Find: Outer Wall (after defeating Doppleganger10)
Gladius AoS Icon Gladius (jpn) - Aria of Sorrow
  Weapon - Soma 		[edit]
Ancient Roman sword. Attrib: Sword
 ATK +22
Sell: $900
 Buy: $1,800
Find: Hammer's shop
Rare Drop: Manticore
Gladius PoR Icon Gladius (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Sword) - Jonathan 		[edit]
A sword used in ancient Rome. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 50 MP (Critical Art)
 ATK +35, DEF +2
Sell: $1,450
 Drop: Dragon Zombie, Hill Guard
Gladius3 Gladius - Encore of the Night
  Main Hand (Sword) - Alucard 		[edit]
Sword of ancient Rome #hands: 1
 ATK +3
Sell: 45C
 Find: Alchemy Laboratory
Gladius Icon Gladius (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Sword - Alucard/Soma 		[edit]
Sword used in ancient Rome Attrib: Slash
#hands: 1
 ATK +16
Sell: $1,925
 Rarity: **
Buy: $7,700

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